Manasquan Reservoir, Howell
Rent a Rowboat or Kayak
Boat/Kayak Rentals
Row boat rentals are offered from April 1 - October 31 and kayak rentals from May 1- October 31. Rentals begin at 7 a.m.
At the Manasquan Reservoir Visitor Center, park patrons ages 18 and older can rent rowboats (1-hr $15.94 or 4-hrs $36.58); electric motor powered rowboats (4-hrs $47.83); and kayaks (1-hr single person $15.94 or 1-hr double person $21.57). A $10 deposit is required for 1 hour rental; $20 deposit required for 4 hour rental. (Please note prices do not include sales tax.) Cash, check, Visa, MasterCard or Discover accepted; deposits are cash only. Operation of an electric motorboat requires a NJ boating safety certificate.
Private Sail Lessons
New to sailing, need a refresher, or just want to sit back and enjoy the experience? Catch the wind during a private sailing lesson in our 15’ American (2-4 people) or 12’ Pico sailboats (1 adult or 2 youth). An experienced sailing instructor will be with you on the boat (or coaching from a sailing safety boat or Pico) to answer all your sailing questions. Novice and experienced sailors looking for a refresher are encouraged to register. Learn proper sailing techniques, including how to read the wind, maneuver your sailboat, and how to be a captain! Be sure to call in advance for your private lesson. Sailors age 8 and up can join with an adult.
- Lessons Available: June 17-September 22
- Cost: One 3-hour hands-on lesson $175 for two people, $135 for any additional lessons.
- For reservations or questions, please call 732-842-4000, ext. 4325. (Please note that this telephone number is for sail lessons only. For information regarding Manasquan Reservoir Boat Tours, please call the Environmental Center at 732-751-9453; for other inquiries, please call the Visitor Center at 732-919-0996.)
Sailboat Rentals
Thursdays and Saturdays, May 31 through September 20, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Are you a sailor without a boat? The Park System has sailboats available to rent at the Manasquan Reservoir. Renters must have a Red Cross, US Sailing, or Monmouth County Park System sailing card in order to rent. First-come, first-serve.
12’ Pico Sailboat Rentals
- Cost: $75 per boat for 2-hour rental
- Laser Pico 12' sailboats can accommodate one adult or two youth.
15’ American Sailboat Rentals
- Cost: $90 per boat for 2-hour rental
- 15' American sailboats can accommodate two to three people.
Sailors with a Monmouth County Park System sailing card are eligible to rent these boats during our drop-in rentals. Otherwise, rentals are available by appointment made at LEAST 48 hours in advance by calling 732-842-4000, ext. 4325. (Please note that this telephone number is for sailboat rentals only. For information regarding Manasquan Reservoir Boat Tours, please call the Environmental Center at 732-751-9453; for other inquiries, please call the Visitor Center at 732-919-0996.)
Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold
Rent a Kayak, Canoe, Rowboat or Paddleboat
Boat rentals are available weekends only from May 1 through mid-June, daily through Labor Day, and weekends only again from Labor Day through Columbus Day.
Boat rental hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekends. The cost is $15.94 an hour. Double kayaks are available for $21.57 an hour. Cash or check only. A refundable deposit of $10 is required for individual rental. Group rentals are available. (Please note prices do not include sales tax.)
Thompson Park, Lincroft
Marlu Lake Canoe Rentals at Thompson Park
All equipment is provided; limited number of canoes available. Open to all ages, under 18 with adult. The cost is $15 per boat for 1-3 people for two hours. Cash or check only.
Saturdays & Sundays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the following dates:
- May 24 & 25
- June 7 & 8
- June 21 & 22
- July 5 & 6
- July 19 & 20
- August 2 & 3
- August 16 & 17
- August 30 & 31